Bosch Daimler and Bosch inch closer to fully automated, self-driving valet serviceEngadget - Christine FisherThey’ve been testing the tech at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart since 2017. Daimler has plans for self-driving trucks, autonomous taxis and cars that drive themselves on the autobahn. Now, it's
Technology Astronomers believe the young Milky Way once swallowed a dwarf galaxyEngadget - Christine FisherTheir findings could change what we know about the Milky Way’s formation. Astronomers believe they've mapped an important sequence of events that shaped our galaxy 10 billion years ago. In a paper published
Microsoft Microsoft will pay $25 million to settle Hungary bribery chargesEngadget - Jon FingasThe foreign division allegedly paid government officials to land deals. Microsoft is on the hook at home for alleged crimes abroad. The company has agreed to pay about $25 million in settlements with the
Play buttonNetflix What's on TV this week: 'Another Life'Engadget - Richard LawlerAlso: 'The Great Hack,' 'OITNB,' 'Battle Angel: Alita' and 'The Boys.' This week we're loaded with new stuff to watch on streaming, including Katee Sackhoff in a new non-Battlestar Galactica science fiction
Technology Google will pay $11 million to settle hundreds of age discrimination suitsEngadget - AJ Dellinger227 people claimed the company denied them jobs because of their age. Following a long legal process that started in 2015, Google will pay out $11 million to settle 227 claims from people who believe were
Technology NYC's automated subway routing had glitches for 'months' before FridayEngadget - Jon FingasLast week's 90-minute failure in the heat was just the worst example. When New Yorkers were stuck without access to multiple subway lines for 90 minutes on July 19th, that was really just the culmination
Amazon Studios Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ reportedly has its first cast memberEngadget - Amrita KhalidAustralian actress Markella Kavenagh likely to star in the series. Amazon may have picked the first cast member for its upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series. Sources told several media outlets today that
Apple Apple in 'advanced' discussions to buy Intel's modem divisionEngadget - Jon FingasThis would help it take control of wireless on its devices. After months of rumors, Intel is reportedly close to finding a buyer for its phone modem division... and it won't surprise you to hear who the
Nintendo Switch Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Switch controller 'drift'Engadget - Jon FingasAs successful as the Nintendo Switch has been, there's been a consistent headache: Joy-Con drift. Many gamers have reported the controllers' analog sticks registering non-existent input (hence drifting),
Uber Uber tests a $25 Pass that covers Eats and transportationEngadget - Kris HoltIt may combine free Eats deliveries with Uber ride discounts and gratis Jump trips. Uber is testing a subscription option that offers all-inclusive or discounted access to all its services. It's trialing
WeChat Sneaker marketplace GOAT has an app just for ChinaEngadget - Amrita KhalidChinese customers get a new native app and WeChat mini-experience. Scoring a pair of limited-edition Vans or Air Jordans just got easier for Chinese consumers. Online sneaker marketplace GOAT announced
Play buttonAstrophysics The next 'Overwatch' hero is yet another evil scientistEngadget - Kris HoltBlizzard waited a little longer than fans expected, but it has at last revealed the identity of Overwatch's 31st playable character. Following a couple of mathematical-oriented teasers over the weekend,
Netflix Netflix unveils new shows aimed at preschoolersEngadget - Amrita KhalidIncluded is a followup to the 'DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge' series. Netflix is expanding its selection for tots. The streaming giant announced today that it would be adding seven new shows, all
WhatsApp WhatsApp comes to millions of basic cellphones running KaiOSEngadget - Jon FingasWhatsApp has only had limited availability on basic cellphones until now, but Facebook is about to throw the gates wide open. The messaging app is now available on the KaiStore, making it available to
Play buttonComic-Con The biggest streaming announcements from Comic-ConEngadget - Kris HoltGet early looks at 'Watchmen,' 'The Witcher' and much, much more. Another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and as always, there were a colossal number of trailers and previews for upcoming shows
OpenAI Microsoft invests $1 billion in Elon Musk-founded OpenAIEngadget - Christine FisherThe companies will work to build new Azure AI supercomputing technologies. Today, Microsoft announced that it's investing $1 billion in the Elon Musk-founded company OpenAI. The two companies will work
Play buttonBrain Implant A mind-controlled robot arm doesn’t have to mean brain implantsEngadget - Brian MastroianniA brain-controlled prosthetic might not require dangerous and expensive surgery in the future. A robotic arm smoothly traces the movements of a cursor on a computer screen, controlled by the brain activity
WatchOS Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 with Walkie Talkie bug fixEngadget - Jon FingasThe releases of iOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS Catalina are likely just a couple of months away, but that isn't stopping Apple from giving the current versions a big sendoff. The tech behemoth has released
Play buttonStar Trek: Picard You might have to be a die-hard fan to get ‘Star Trek: Picard’Engadget - Daniel CooperWill it alienate newcomers, or will the joy of seeing Patrick Stewart back overcome all? Star Trek: Picard feels like a watershed decision in the streaming TV wars: A show so niche that it cannot possibly
Play buttonFDA FDA targets teens with e-cigarette prevention adsEngadget - Christine FisherThe video ads use magic to show how easily e-cigarettes can lead to actual cigarettes. Today, the FDA launched its first e-cigarette prevention TV ads. Part of "The Real Cost" campaign, they're meant educate
Etsy Etsy buys music gear marketplace Reverb to expand its reachEngadget - Jon FingasEtsy is expanding its online shopping empire, albeit not in the way some would have expected. The company plans to acquire Reverb, one of the largest marketplaces for musical instruments, for $275 million.
Laptops Introducing Engadget's most comprehensive back-to-school guide yetEngadget - Dana WollmanIn addition to product recommendations, we went big on tips and buying advice. Happy Monday, fam! I'm extremely pleased today to introduce our 2019 back-to-school guide. And that's not just because it's
ISRO India's historic Moon mission takes off after week-long delayEngadget - Christine FisherChandrayann-2 will make the first soft landing attempt ever at the Moon’s South Pole. One week after a "technical snag" forced the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to delay the launch of its the
Amazon Thriller author Dean Koontz signs five-book deal with AmazonEngadget - AJ DellingerThe first book in the run, 'Devoted,' will be available next spring. Amazon announced today that it inked best-selling author Dean Koontz to a five-book deal. The agreement will also include a short story
Tom Werner Slack's latest update should make its desktop app more efficientEngadget - Kris HoltThe company promises it will be faster and use less memory. Slack has become an essential part of the daily workflow for many of us, but its desktop app has perhaps been in need of a little TLC. An update
Equifax Equifax settlement for data breach will only cost it $4 per personEngadget - Jon FingasThere are concerns the penalty is just a drop in the bucket. The reports of an impending Equifax settlement were true. The company has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Protection
Acer Acer Predator Triton 900 review: Who needs a crazy swiveling screen?Engadget - Devindra HardawarRemember when we said gaming laptops were going to get wild this year? Behold Acer's Predator Triton 900, a massive 17-inch notebook with one of the craziest screens we've ever seen. It can swivel forward
Huawei Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North KoreaEngadget - Jon FingasIf Huawei was hoping to mend its reputation in the wake of the de facto US ban, it's about to be disappointed. The Washington Post and 38 North have published joint reports indicating that Huawei helped
Airbnb Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business tripsEngadget - Christine FisherIt now highlight listings with positive ratings from other business travelers. Airbnb wants to make it easier to find work-friendly listings, and its solution is fairly simple. Before, the company would
Play button Brave musical hero speedruns 'GoldenEye' level with a pianoEngadget - Georgina TorbetThis time Mr. Bond, the pleasure will be all ours. The 1997 N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was a game that introduced first-person shooters to millions of new gamers, even if it did cause the occasional family
Bosch Daimler and Bosch inch closer to fully automated, self-driving valet serviceEngadget - Christine FisherThey’ve been testing the tech at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart since 2017. Daimler has plans for self-driving trucks, autonomous taxis and cars that drive themselves on the autobahn. Now, it's
Technology Astronomers believe the young Milky Way once swallowed a dwarf galaxyEngadget - Christine FisherTheir findings could change what we know about the Milky Way’s formation. Astronomers believe they've mapped an important sequence of events that shaped our galaxy 10 billion years ago. In a paper published
Microsoft Microsoft will pay $25 million to settle Hungary bribery chargesEngadget - Jon FingasThe foreign division allegedly paid government officials to land deals. Microsoft is on the hook at home for alleged crimes abroad. The company has agreed to pay about $25 million in settlements with the
Play buttonNetflix What's on TV this week: 'Another Life'Engadget - Richard LawlerAlso: 'The Great Hack,' 'OITNB,' 'Battle Angel: Alita' and 'The Boys.' This week we're loaded with new stuff to watch on streaming, including Katee Sackhoff in a new non-Battlestar Galactica science fiction
Technology Google will pay $11 million to settle hundreds of age discrimination suitsEngadget - AJ Dellinger227 people claimed the company denied them jobs because of their age. Following a long legal process that started in 2015, Google will pay out $11 million to settle 227 claims from people who believe were
Technology NYC's automated subway routing had glitches for 'months' before FridayEngadget - Jon FingasLast week's 90-minute failure in the heat was just the worst example. When New Yorkers were stuck without access to multiple subway lines for 90 minutes on July 19th, that was really just the culmination
Amazon Studios Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ reportedly has its first cast memberEngadget - Amrita KhalidAustralian actress Markella Kavenagh likely to star in the series. Amazon may have picked the first cast member for its upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series. Sources told several media outlets today that
Apple Apple in 'advanced' discussions to buy Intel's modem divisionEngadget - Jon FingasThis would help it take control of wireless on its devices. After months of rumors, Intel is reportedly close to finding a buyer for its phone modem division... and it won't surprise you to hear who the
Nintendo Switch Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Switch controller 'drift'Engadget - Jon FingasAs successful as the Nintendo Switch has been, there's been a consistent headache: Joy-Con drift. Many gamers have reported the controllers' analog sticks registering non-existent input (hence drifting),
Uber Uber tests a $25 Pass that covers Eats and transportationEngadget - Kris HoltIt may combine free Eats deliveries with Uber ride discounts and gratis Jump trips. Uber is testing a subscription option that offers all-inclusive or discounted access to all its services. It's trialing
WeChat Sneaker marketplace GOAT has an app just for ChinaEngadget - Amrita KhalidChinese customers get a new native app and WeChat mini-experience. Scoring a pair of limited-edition Vans or Air Jordans just got easier for Chinese consumers. Online sneaker marketplace GOAT announced
Play buttonAstrophysics The next 'Overwatch' hero is yet another evil scientistEngadget - Kris HoltBlizzard waited a little longer than fans expected, but it has at last revealed the identity of Overwatch's 31st playable character. Following a couple of mathematical-oriented teasers over the weekend,
Netflix Netflix unveils new shows aimed at preschoolersEngadget - Amrita KhalidIncluded is a followup to the 'DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge' series. Netflix is expanding its selection for tots. The streaming giant announced today that it would be adding seven new shows, all
WhatsApp WhatsApp comes to millions of basic cellphones running KaiOSEngadget - Jon FingasWhatsApp has only had limited availability on basic cellphones until now, but Facebook is about to throw the gates wide open. The messaging app is now available on the KaiStore, making it available to
Play buttonComic-Con The biggest streaming announcements from Comic-ConEngadget - Kris HoltGet early looks at 'Watchmen,' 'The Witcher' and much, much more. Another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and as always, there were a colossal number of trailers and previews for upcoming shows
OpenAI Microsoft invests $1 billion in Elon Musk-founded OpenAIEngadget - Christine FisherThe companies will work to build new Azure AI supercomputing technologies. Today, Microsoft announced that it's investing $1 billion in the Elon Musk-founded company OpenAI. The two companies will work
Play buttonBrain Implant A mind-controlled robot arm doesn’t have to mean brain implantsEngadget - Brian MastroianniA brain-controlled prosthetic might not require dangerous and expensive surgery in the future. A robotic arm smoothly traces the movements of a cursor on a computer screen, controlled by the brain activity
WatchOS Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 with Walkie Talkie bug fixEngadget - Jon FingasThe releases of iOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS Catalina are likely just a couple of months away, but that isn't stopping Apple from giving the current versions a big sendoff. The tech behemoth has released
Play buttonStar Trek: Picard You might have to be a die-hard fan to get ‘Star Trek: Picard’Engadget - Daniel CooperWill it alienate newcomers, or will the joy of seeing Patrick Stewart back overcome all? Star Trek: Picard feels like a watershed decision in the streaming TV wars: A show so niche that it cannot possibly
Play buttonFDA FDA targets teens with e-cigarette prevention adsEngadget - Christine FisherThe video ads use magic to show how easily e-cigarettes can lead to actual cigarettes. Today, the FDA launched its first e-cigarette prevention TV ads. Part of "The Real Cost" campaign, they're meant educate
Etsy Etsy buys music gear marketplace Reverb to expand its reachEngadget - Jon FingasEtsy is expanding its online shopping empire, albeit not in the way some would have expected. The company plans to acquire Reverb, one of the largest marketplaces for musical instruments, for $275 million.
Laptops Introducing Engadget's most comprehensive back-to-school guide yetEngadget - Dana WollmanIn addition to product recommendations, we went big on tips and buying advice. Happy Monday, fam! I'm extremely pleased today to introduce our 2019 back-to-school guide. And that's not just because it's
ISRO India's historic Moon mission takes off after week-long delayEngadget - Christine FisherChandrayann-2 will make the first soft landing attempt ever at the Moon’s South Pole. One week after a "technical snag" forced the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to delay the launch of its the
Amazon Thriller author Dean Koontz signs five-book deal with AmazonEngadget - AJ DellingerThe first book in the run, 'Devoted,' will be available next spring. Amazon announced today that it inked best-selling author Dean Koontz to a five-book deal. The agreement will also include a short story
Tom Werner Slack's latest update should make its desktop app more efficientEngadget - Kris HoltThe company promises it will be faster and use less memory. Slack has become an essential part of the daily workflow for many of us, but its desktop app has perhaps been in need of a little TLC. An update
Equifax Equifax settlement for data breach will only cost it $4 per personEngadget - Jon FingasThere are concerns the penalty is just a drop in the bucket. The reports of an impending Equifax settlement were true. The company has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Protection
Acer Acer Predator Triton 900 review: Who needs a crazy swiveling screen?Engadget - Devindra HardawarRemember when we said gaming laptops were going to get wild this year? Behold Acer's Predator Triton 900, a massive 17-inch notebook with one of the craziest screens we've ever seen. It can swivel forward
Huawei Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North KoreaEngadget - Jon FingasIf Huawei was hoping to mend its reputation in the wake of the de facto US ban, it's about to be disappointed. The Washington Post and 38 North have published joint reports indicating that Huawei helped
Airbnb Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business tripsEngadget - Christine FisherIt now highlight listings with positive ratings from other business travelers. Airbnb wants to make it easier to find work-friendly listings, and its solution is fairly simple. Before, the company would
Play button Brave musical hero speedruns 'GoldenEye' level with a pianoEngadget - Georgina TorbetThis time Mr. Bond, the pleasure will be all ours. The 1997 N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was a game that introduced first-person shooters to millions of new gamers, even if it did cause the occasional family
